Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadblocked
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Wembanyama blocked Kris Dunn’s reverse layup, creating a fast break that ended with an alley-oop dunk by Carter Bryant.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026 -
The Justice Department told a federal appeals court that judges who blocked executive orders sanctioning several law firms had infringed on the president’s authority.—
Mark Berman,
Washington Post,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On October 2, 2025, Gavalas barricaded his home and killed himself.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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McMillan barricaded himself in his vehicle and eventually pointed his weapon towards officers, prompting officers to open fire, authorities said.—
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Chicago O’Hare issued a ground stop on Tuesday night due to thunderstorms, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, with flight departures delayed an average of 15 minutes and increasing.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The probe was delayed from 2022, and headed for the asteroid Psyche, using a Mars-gravity assist and not arriving until August 2029.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Caribbean nation has experienced severe fuel shortages, upending daily life on the island, after the US blockaded Venezuelan oil shipments.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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The administration has threatened to tariff Cuba’s trade partners and has blockaded the island from receiving oil imports, which has sparked a deepening energy crisis in the country.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Between February 27 and March 2, the investigators found and arrested four suspects.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Three people were arrested, and an investigation is underway, Tisch said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Shuter also said that the hit to Jackman’s reputation comes from his friendship with Reynolds and his wife Blake Lively, which has mired him in Lively’s legal drama with Justin Baldoni.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Leafs are mired in their first seven-game losing streak in nearly 11 years.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sites that fail to comply could face civil action from the parents of kids who viewed pornography or anyone whose data is unlawfully retained.—
Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Funds advised by Permira, as well as other existing shareholders including Carlyle, retained a minority investment in the firm.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The flat charge for a ride from cab stands at O'Hare International Airport to downtown (defined as an area bounded by Cermak Road, Fullerton Avenue, Ashland Avenue, and Lake Michigan) or to McCormick Place would go from $24 to $30 per person.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the background there are grazing topi, bounding Thomson's gazelles, and, far in the distance, a snoozing pride of lions.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Roadblocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadblocked. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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